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HR 3968 118th Congress House Immigration

End Child Trafficking Now Act

Introduced: April 23, 2024 Introduced by: Gooden, Lance Republican · Texas See on congress.gov
This bill died when the 118th Congress ended
It never became law before the 118th Congress (2023–2024) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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End Child Trafficking Now Act

This bill imposes restrictions related to adult non-U.S. nationals (aliens under federal law) being admitted into the United States with a minor.

Such an adult may not be admitted with a minor unless the adult (1) presents documents or witness testimony proving that the adult is a relative or guardian of the minor, or (2) submits to a DNA test that proves such a relationship. The Department of Homeland Security may request a DNA test only if the required relationship cannot be established by the presented documents or witness testimony. An adult who does not consent to a requested DNA test shall be inadmissible.

If the required relationship cannot be established and the immigration officer believes the adult is guilty of a felony offense, the officer may arrest the adult.

The bill makes it a crime for an adult to knowingly use a minor to whom the adult is not a relative or guardian to enter the United States.

What's happening now June 9, 2023

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 3968: End Child Trafficking Now Act. 118th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HR-3968/
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"H.R. 3968: End Child Trafficking Now Act." 118th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HR-3968/.
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H.R. 3968, 118th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HR-3968/.
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